Patrick S. O’Briant
@pobriant.bsky.social
.Al cloud SaaS GTM leader. internet pioneer. C-level exec . parent. paradox. @NorthwesternU alumnus . MI | TX | OK | STL | Chicago | SEA | London |
#Anthropic reports the first large-scale AI-orchestrated cyber-espionage campaign (GTG-1002). 80–90% of the work was done by agentic AI; humans approved escalation points. 🧵👇1/
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#Anthropic reports the first large-scale AI-orchestrated cyber-espionage campaign (GTG-1002). 80–90% of the work was done by agentic AI; humans approved escalation points. 🧵👇1/
AI moves at 10,000x human speed.
But we’re still managing like it’s 2005.
Still holding weekly standups.
Still chasing slide decks.
Still waiting days for approvals.
Let’s talk. 🧵👇
But we’re still managing like it’s 2005.
Still holding weekly standups.
Still chasing slide decks.
Still waiting days for approvals.
Let’s talk. 🧵👇
April 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
AI moves at 10,000x human speed.
But we’re still managing like it’s 2005.
Still holding weekly standups.
Still chasing slide decks.
Still waiting days for approvals.
Let’s talk. 🧵👇
But we’re still managing like it’s 2005.
Still holding weekly standups.
Still chasing slide decks.
Still waiting days for approvals.
Let’s talk. 🧵👇
Economic whiplash is the new normal for GTM teams.
Recession fears, rate hikes, global chaos—any of it can stall a deal in seconds.
Time to adjust. 🧵👇
Recession fears, rate hikes, global chaos—any of it can stall a deal in seconds.
Time to adjust. 🧵👇
April 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Economic whiplash is the new normal for GTM teams.
Recession fears, rate hikes, global chaos—any of it can stall a deal in seconds.
Time to adjust. 🧵👇
Recession fears, rate hikes, global chaos—any of it can stall a deal in seconds.
Time to adjust. 🧵👇
AI fluency isn’t just for engineers.
It’s the new baseline for modern execs.
No, you don’t need to code.
But you do need to think differently.
Here’s why—and how to level up:
🧵👇
It’s the new baseline for modern execs.
No, you don’t need to code.
But you do need to think differently.
Here’s why—and how to level up:
🧵👇
March 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
AI fluency isn’t just for engineers.
It’s the new baseline for modern execs.
No, you don’t need to code.
But you do need to think differently.
Here’s why—and how to level up:
🧵👇
It’s the new baseline for modern execs.
No, you don’t need to code.
But you do need to think differently.
Here’s why—and how to level up:
🧵👇
AI isn’t the cotton gin. Not the steam engine. Not even the Internet.
It’s a business model reset.
1st Rev: 2–3x
2nd: 5–10x
3rd: 2–3x
Now? Cloud + AI + Data = 15–20x
This isn’t automation—it’s reinvention.
Buckle up. 🚀
#AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #GTM #Productivity
It’s a business model reset.
1st Rev: 2–3x
2nd: 5–10x
3rd: 2–3x
Now? Cloud + AI + Data = 15–20x
This isn’t automation—it’s reinvention.
Buckle up. 🚀
#AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #GTM #Productivity
March 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
AI isn’t the cotton gin. Not the steam engine. Not even the Internet.
It’s a business model reset.
1st Rev: 2–3x
2nd: 5–10x
3rd: 2–3x
Now? Cloud + AI + Data = 15–20x
This isn’t automation—it’s reinvention.
Buckle up. 🚀
#AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #GTM #Productivity
It’s a business model reset.
1st Rev: 2–3x
2nd: 5–10x
3rd: 2–3x
Now? Cloud + AI + Data = 15–20x
This isn’t automation—it’s reinvention.
Buckle up. 🚀
#AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #GTM #Productivity
How Many AI Accounts Do You Really Need? 🤔
AI tools are changing how we work, but should you:
🔹 Use one account?
🔹 Create multiple accounts?
🔹 Go account-free?
Let’s break it down! 🧵👇
AI tools are changing how we work, but should you:
🔹 Use one account?
🔹 Create multiple accounts?
🔹 Go account-free?
Let’s break it down! 🧵👇
March 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
How Many AI Accounts Do You Really Need? 🤔
AI tools are changing how we work, but should you:
🔹 Use one account?
🔹 Create multiple accounts?
🔹 Go account-free?
Let’s break it down! 🧵👇
AI tools are changing how we work, but should you:
🔹 Use one account?
🔹 Create multiple accounts?
🔹 Go account-free?
Let’s break it down! 🧵👇
🚀 Your AI prompts suck. Here’s how to fix them.
Give AI weak prompts, get weak results. Executives who master prompting gain a real strategic edge.
That’s why I use COSTAR—a simple but powerful framework to turn vague prompts into precision tools for better insights. 🧵👇
Give AI weak prompts, get weak results. Executives who master prompting gain a real strategic edge.
That’s why I use COSTAR—a simple but powerful framework to turn vague prompts into precision tools for better insights. 🧵👇
March 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🚀 Your AI prompts suck. Here’s how to fix them.
Give AI weak prompts, get weak results. Executives who master prompting gain a real strategic edge.
That’s why I use COSTAR—a simple but powerful framework to turn vague prompts into precision tools for better insights. 🧵👇
Give AI weak prompts, get weak results. Executives who master prompting gain a real strategic edge.
That’s why I use COSTAR—a simple but powerful framework to turn vague prompts into precision tools for better insights. 🧵👇
🚀 How to Write an AI Prompt That Actually Delivers Value
AI is only as good as the prompts you give it. If you’re getting weak insights, it’s probably your prompt—not the AI—that’s failing.
Great prompts = Great decisions.
Here’s how prompting has evolved (and how to do it right) 🧵👇
AI is only as good as the prompts you give it. If you’re getting weak insights, it’s probably your prompt—not the AI—that’s failing.
Great prompts = Great decisions.
Here’s how prompting has evolved (and how to do it right) 🧵👇
March 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚀 How to Write an AI Prompt That Actually Delivers Value
AI is only as good as the prompts you give it. If you’re getting weak insights, it’s probably your prompt—not the AI—that’s failing.
Great prompts = Great decisions.
Here’s how prompting has evolved (and how to do it right) 🧵👇
AI is only as good as the prompts you give it. If you’re getting weak insights, it’s probably your prompt—not the AI—that’s failing.
Great prompts = Great decisions.
Here’s how prompting has evolved (and how to do it right) 🧵👇
📌 Exec life moves FAST. Boardrooms, strategy calls, deadlines. Then—an urgent call. A sick child. A parent needing help.
This isn’t hypothetical—it’s MY reality.
I’m balancing a high-stakes career in AI, cloud & e-commerce while raising kids & caring for an aging parent.🧵👇
This isn’t hypothetical—it’s MY reality.
I’m balancing a high-stakes career in AI, cloud & e-commerce while raising kids & caring for an aging parent.🧵👇
March 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
📌 Exec life moves FAST. Boardrooms, strategy calls, deadlines. Then—an urgent call. A sick child. A parent needing help.
This isn’t hypothetical—it’s MY reality.
I’m balancing a high-stakes career in AI, cloud & e-commerce while raising kids & caring for an aging parent.🧵👇
This isn’t hypothetical—it’s MY reality.
I’m balancing a high-stakes career in AI, cloud & e-commerce while raising kids & caring for an aging parent.🧵👇
Power of Silence: Losing My Voice & Leadership 🗣️🚫
This week, I had vocal cord surgery. For a month, I CANNOT SPEAK—AT ALL.
For someone who built a career around talking, this is…a challenge. (Also, if you know me, you know staying quiet is NOT my strong suit. 🤐) 🧵👇
This week, I had vocal cord surgery. For a month, I CANNOT SPEAK—AT ALL.
For someone who built a career around talking, this is…a challenge. (Also, if you know me, you know staying quiet is NOT my strong suit. 🤐) 🧵👇
March 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Power of Silence: Losing My Voice & Leadership 🗣️🚫
This week, I had vocal cord surgery. For a month, I CANNOT SPEAK—AT ALL.
For someone who built a career around talking, this is…a challenge. (Also, if you know me, you know staying quiet is NOT my strong suit. 🤐) 🧵👇
This week, I had vocal cord surgery. For a month, I CANNOT SPEAK—AT ALL.
For someone who built a career around talking, this is…a challenge. (Also, if you know me, you know staying quiet is NOT my strong suit. 🤐) 🧵👇
🚀 ChatGPT 4.5 isn’t just another AI tool—it’s a game-changer for enterprise and executive leadership.
Big Tech? Retail? Finance? AI-driven strategy is about to become your biggest competitive advantage.
Let’s break it down. 🧵👇
Big Tech? Retail? Finance? AI-driven strategy is about to become your biggest competitive advantage.
Let’s break it down. 🧵👇
February 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🚀 ChatGPT 4.5 isn’t just another AI tool—it’s a game-changer for enterprise and executive leadership.
Big Tech? Retail? Finance? AI-driven strategy is about to become your biggest competitive advantage.
Let’s break it down. 🧵👇
Big Tech? Retail? Finance? AI-driven strategy is about to become your biggest competitive advantage.
Let’s break it down. 🧵👇
AI is Reshaping Enterprises NOW! 🚀
AI isn’t the future—it’s already transforming how enterprises work. In this video with @satyanadella , CEO of Microsoft—see link below (thank you, @dwarkesh_sp )—here’s what’s changing and why it matters.
🧵👇
AI isn’t the future—it’s already transforming how enterprises work. In this video with @satyanadella , CEO of Microsoft—see link below (thank you, @dwarkesh_sp )—here’s what’s changing and why it matters.
🧵👇
February 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
AI is Reshaping Enterprises NOW! 🚀
AI isn’t the future—it’s already transforming how enterprises work. In this video with @satyanadella , CEO of Microsoft—see link below (thank you, @dwarkesh_sp )—here’s what’s changing and why it matters.
🧵👇
AI isn’t the future—it’s already transforming how enterprises work. In this video with @satyanadella , CEO of Microsoft—see link below (thank you, @dwarkesh_sp )—here’s what’s changing and why it matters.
🧵👇
“Data quality is a business discipline. How business users enter, use, & manage data are the foundations of data quality. Ownership & collaboration among stakeholders are essential.”
#DataQuality #Analytics #Metrics #IT #Innovation #TechTrends
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#DataQuality #Analytics #Metrics #IT #Innovation #TechTrends
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Data Quality: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It
Explore the importance of data quality and how to achieve it for better decision making. Improve data accuracy and supercharge your business intelligence.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“Data quality is a business discipline. How business users enter, use, & manage data are the foundations of data quality. Ownership & collaboration among stakeholders are essential.”
#DataQuality #Analytics #Metrics #IT #Innovation #TechTrends
gtnr.it/40MhUuE
#DataQuality #Analytics #Metrics #IT #Innovation #TechTrends
gtnr.it/40MhUuE
Amazon’s Alexa Gets an AI Overhaul—Game Changer or Just Hype? 🤖🔥
Alexa is getting a generative AI upgrade. Amazon’s project Banyan aims to turn its voice assistant into a fully conversational, AI-powered agent. 🧵👇
Alexa is getting a generative AI upgrade. Amazon’s project Banyan aims to turn its voice assistant into a fully conversational, AI-powered agent. 🧵👇
February 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Amazon’s Alexa Gets an AI Overhaul—Game Changer or Just Hype? 🤖🔥
Alexa is getting a generative AI upgrade. Amazon’s project Banyan aims to turn its voice assistant into a fully conversational, AI-powered agent. 🧵👇
Alexa is getting a generative AI upgrade. Amazon’s project Banyan aims to turn its voice assistant into a fully conversational, AI-powered agent. 🧵👇
AI is reshaping enterprises across the UK, Europe & the Middle East.
It’s not just hype—it’s a game-changer for automation, customer experience & revenue growth. But are enterprises in London, Dublin, Munich, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, and Dubai keeping up? Let’s dive in. 🧵👇
It’s not just hype—it’s a game-changer for automation, customer experience & revenue growth. But are enterprises in London, Dublin, Munich, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, and Dubai keeping up? Let’s dive in. 🧵👇
February 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
AI is reshaping enterprises across the UK, Europe & the Middle East.
It’s not just hype—it’s a game-changer for automation, customer experience & revenue growth. But are enterprises in London, Dublin, Munich, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, and Dubai keeping up? Let’s dive in. 🧵👇
It’s not just hype—it’s a game-changer for automation, customer experience & revenue growth. But are enterprises in London, Dublin, Munich, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, and Dubai keeping up? Let’s dive in. 🧵👇
🚨 Traditional leadership is FAILING Gen Z 🚨
The old playbook—charisma, hierarchy, and top-down vision—isn’t cutting it anymore.
Gen Z isn’t looking for corporate celebrities. They expect fairness, clarity, and real listening.
Let’s break it down 👇 #Leadership #GenZ
The old playbook—charisma, hierarchy, and top-down vision—isn’t cutting it anymore.
Gen Z isn’t looking for corporate celebrities. They expect fairness, clarity, and real listening.
Let’s break it down 👇 #Leadership #GenZ
February 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🚨 Traditional leadership is FAILING Gen Z 🚨
The old playbook—charisma, hierarchy, and top-down vision—isn’t cutting it anymore.
Gen Z isn’t looking for corporate celebrities. They expect fairness, clarity, and real listening.
Let’s break it down 👇 #Leadership #GenZ
The old playbook—charisma, hierarchy, and top-down vision—isn’t cutting it anymore.
Gen Z isn’t looking for corporate celebrities. They expect fairness, clarity, and real listening.
Let’s break it down 👇 #Leadership #GenZ
💘 This Valentine’s Day—Are You with the Right AI Partner? 🤖❤️
Many enterprises settle for cloud AI (Microsoft, Google, AWS) thinking it’s the safe choice.
But let’s be real: it’s like staying with a mismatched ex—convenient, familiar, but lacking true synergy. 🧵👇
Many enterprises settle for cloud AI (Microsoft, Google, AWS) thinking it’s the safe choice.
But let’s be real: it’s like staying with a mismatched ex—convenient, familiar, but lacking true synergy. 🧵👇
February 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
💘 This Valentine’s Day—Are You with the Right AI Partner? 🤖❤️
Many enterprises settle for cloud AI (Microsoft, Google, AWS) thinking it’s the safe choice.
But let’s be real: it’s like staying with a mismatched ex—convenient, familiar, but lacking true synergy. 🧵👇
Many enterprises settle for cloud AI (Microsoft, Google, AWS) thinking it’s the safe choice.
But let’s be real: it’s like staying with a mismatched ex—convenient, familiar, but lacking true synergy. 🧵👇
🚀 Corporate bureaucracy is a maze.
Ever feel like decisions aren’t made at the top but somewhere in a mystery meeting you weren’t invited to? 🏢
In today’s orgs, it’s not just about hierarchy—it’s about influence, internal dynamics, and unspoken rules.🧵👇
Ever feel like decisions aren’t made at the top but somewhere in a mystery meeting you weren’t invited to? 🏢
In today’s orgs, it’s not just about hierarchy—it’s about influence, internal dynamics, and unspoken rules.🧵👇
February 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🚀 Corporate bureaucracy is a maze.
Ever feel like decisions aren’t made at the top but somewhere in a mystery meeting you weren’t invited to? 🏢
In today’s orgs, it’s not just about hierarchy—it’s about influence, internal dynamics, and unspoken rules.🧵👇
Ever feel like decisions aren’t made at the top but somewhere in a mystery meeting you weren’t invited to? 🏢
In today’s orgs, it’s not just about hierarchy—it’s about influence, internal dynamics, and unspoken rules.🧵👇
Why PowerPoint Doesn’t Work
And Why The Narrative Is The Best Path
#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #businessstrategy #amazon #amazonnarrative #powerpoint
And Why The Narrative Is The Best Path
#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #businessstrategy #amazon #amazonnarrative #powerpoint
Patrick O'Briant on LinkedIn: #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #businessstrategy #amazon…
Why PowerPoint Doesn’t Work
And Why The Narrative Is The Best Path
One of the first things I learned at Amazon was a mandate from Jeff Bezos, CEO. No…
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January 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Why PowerPoint Doesn’t Work
And Why The Narrative Is The Best Path
#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #businessstrategy #amazon #amazonnarrative #powerpoint
And Why The Narrative Is The Best Path
#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #businessstrategy #amazon #amazonnarrative #powerpoint
The Mysterious Disappearance of the “Chief Electrical Officer”⚡️ - Will AI Take the CIO Next?
Are CIOs Truly Prepared for the Artificial Intelligence Disruption?
#innovation #technology #cio #artificialintelligence #ai #it #thoughtleadership #futurism
Are CIOs Truly Prepared for the Artificial Intelligence Disruption?
#innovation #technology #cio #artificialintelligence #ai #it #thoughtleadership #futurism
Patrick O'Briant on LinkedIn: #innovation #technology #cio #artificialintelligence #ai #it…
The Mysterious Disappearance of the “Chief Electrical Officer”⚡️ - Will AI Take the CIO Next?
Are CIOs Truly Prepared for the Artificial Intelligence…
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January 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Mysterious Disappearance of the “Chief Electrical Officer”⚡️ - Will AI Take the CIO Next?
Are CIOs Truly Prepared for the Artificial Intelligence Disruption?
#innovation #technology #cio #artificialintelligence #ai #it #thoughtleadership #futurism
Are CIOs Truly Prepared for the Artificial Intelligence Disruption?
#innovation #technology #cio #artificialintelligence #ai #it #thoughtleadership #futurism
Struggling with New Year’s Resolutions? 🎉 Apply the Amazon Working Backwards Process 💡
#newyears #resolutions #future #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #amazon #amazonworkingbackwards
#newyears #resolutions #future #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #amazon #amazonworkingbackwards
Patrick O'Briant on LinkedIn: #newyears #resolutions #future #management #leadership…
Struggling with New Year’s Resolutions? 🎉 Apply the Amazon Working Backwards Process 💡
As a former Amazonian executive who authored over 100…
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January 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Struggling with New Year’s Resolutions? 🎉 Apply the Amazon Working Backwards Process 💡
#newyears #resolutions #future #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #amazon #amazonworkingbackwards
#newyears #resolutions #future #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #amazon #amazonworkingbackwards
What’s the Difference Between Executives 📉 & Sports Coaches 🏈
Have C-Level Executives Gone Pro?
#management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #leader #executive #compensation #coaching #sports
Have C-Level Executives Gone Pro?
#management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #leader #executive #compensation #coaching #sports
Patrick O'Briant on LinkedIn: #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #leader…
What’s the Difference Between Executives 📉 & Sports Coaches 🏈
Have C-Level Execs Gone PRO?
Over the holidays, I obsessively watched sports, from NCAA…
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January 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What’s the Difference Between Executives 📉 & Sports Coaches 🏈
Have C-Level Executives Gone Pro?
#management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #leader #executive #compensation #coaching #sports
Have C-Level Executives Gone Pro?
#management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentoring #leader #executive #compensation #coaching #sports